Michael Brian Sisti MD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
James G. McMurty MD Professor of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons' Neurological Institute of New York, New York Presbyterian Hospital
710 West 168th StreetNew York, NY 10032
Fax+1 212-305-3629
Overview of Dr. Sisti
Dr. Michael B. Sisti specializes in the treatment of complex brain tumors, meningiomas, and acoustic neuromas, employing state-of-the-art computer-guided microneurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Sisti’s core belief is that by dedicating himself both to the best in medical technology and to the quality of the physician-patient relationship, he provides the optimum opportunity for helping patients deal with these difficult brain tumors. He has safely and successfully operated on more than 7,000 patients with these complex conditions. Over 1000 of these patients had acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, or epidermoids in the cerebellopontine angle, one of Dr. Sisti’s specialty areas.
During his 30-year career in the Department of Neurosurgery at the world-class Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Sisti has also pioneered many surgical and technical advances, including New York City’s first noninvasive radiosurgery program. As a result of his personal philosophy and long-term concentrated experience in treating the most difficult tumors, Dr. Sisti has earned a reputation for technical excellence in surgical results as well as providing superior personal care to his patients and their family members.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Chief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1988- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1983 - 1987
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1982 - 1983- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Transitional Year, 1981 - 1982
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1985 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2020
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2020
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2009-2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Clinical Utility of [F18]-Fluciclovine PET/MRI for Differentiating True Progression from Treatment-Related Changes in Patients with Glioblastoma.Jana Ivanidze, Kellen Vo Vu, Rongwei Fu, Andrew Brandmaier, Laszlo Szidonya
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2025-12-01 - Sex-Based Differences in Outcomes for Glioblastoma Patients Treated with Hypofractionated Chemoradiotherapy.Oscar Padilla, Masih Tazhibi, Nicholas McQuillan, Elizabeth J Buss, Michael B Sisti
Cancers. 2025-10-30 - A 25-Year Update on the Facial Nerve Sparing Approach for Vestibular Schwannoma.Jonathan A Sisti, Mychael W Delgardo, Nina Yoh, Ogoegbunam B Okolo, Pavan S Upadhyayula
World Neurosurgery. 2025-03-01
Press Mentions
The Gamma Knife Evolution ContinuesMay 24th, 2019
Summer 2018: Highlights from CU NeurosurgerySeptember 21st, 2018- You Better Believe It: Surgery Without a Single IncisionApril 5th, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
External Links
- Columbia http://Columbia.neurosurgery.org
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
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MVP Healthcare PPO
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Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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